Automotive Passive Safety Systems Market, By Type (Airbags, Seatbelts, Occupant Sensing Systems, and Whiplash Protection Systems), By Application (Passenger Vehicle, and Commercial Vehicle), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa)- Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2034

Automotive Passive Safety Systems Market was valued at US$ 85.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% to reach US$ 191.9 billion by 2034.

Passive safety systems like pre-tensioned seatbelts, airbags and energy-absorbing deformation zones – have made a major contribution to road safety by reducing the consequences of accidents. As a result, most European vehicles now score highly in crash tests. However, passive safety technology is reaching a level of maturity, so further room for improvement is limited. Passive measures will remain essential in the future and won’t disappear from vehicles. Technologies and design measures that limit the impact of a crash may be taken for granted today, but without them the death toll on Europe’s roads would be far greater.

Nevertheless, all major players in the mobility sector agree that road casualties should be further reduced, with the vision of working towards zero traffic fatalities in the future. The only way to reach this goal is by ensuring that safe vehicles are driven by safe drivers on safe roads. Indeed, further improving road safety does not only depend on equipping vehicles with more safety features. Human error (such as distraction, poor anticipation and violation of traffic rules) is the cause of 90% of today’s accidents. This means that we need to combine cutting-edge vehicle technology with improved driver behavior, better road design and maintenance, and better enforcement of existing traffic regulations.

When looking at vehicle design, safety measures can be classified into two categories, Active safety systems and Passive safety systems. Together, they have substantially reduced the number of accidents and related injuries over the last few decades and thus boosts the Automotive Passive Safety Systems Market over the forecast period.

Disclaimer: This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in the report.

Automotive Passive Safety Systems Market Key Drivers:

• Consumer Demand for Safety

Increasing awareness among consumers about the importance of vehicle safety drives demand for vehicles equipped with advanced passive safety systems. Safety features such as airbags, seat belts, and crash avoidance technologies are key considerations for consumers when purchasing new vehicles. Manufacturers respond to consumer demand by offering vehicles with comprehensive passive safety features to enhance occupant protection.

For instance, according a report, During the year 2021, a total number of 4,12,432 road accidents have been reported in the country, claiming 1,53,972 lives and causing injuries to 3,84,448 persons. Unfortunately, the worst affected age group in Road accidents is 18-45 years, which accounts for about 67 percent of total accidental deaths.

Passive safety systems prevent the driver and passengers from getting injured by reducing the impact of the crash. Some of the common passive safety features are seatbelts, airbags, ISOFIX mounts, crumple zones, etc. Keep in mind that the majority of passive safety systems work only when you wear your seatbelt.

• Rising Vehicle Production and Sales

The growth of the automotive industry, particularly in emerging markets, contributes to the expansion of the passive safety systems market. Increasing vehicle production and sales volumes globally create opportunities for the integration of advanced safety technologies into a wide range of vehicles, from economy cars to luxury vehicles and commercial vehicles.

For instance, The Auto industry produced a total of 2,59,31,867 vehicles including Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Three Wheelers, Two Wheelers, and Quadricycles in April 2022 to March 2023, as against 2,30,40,066 units in April 2021 to March 2022.

Automotive Passive Safety Systems Market Restrains:

• No room for Innovations

Passive safety systems are only really effective if vehicle occupants are wearing seatbelts, which means that seatbelt reminder systems and enforcement are also important. However, passive safety technology is reaching a level of maturity, so further room for improvement is limited.

Now, active safety measures like autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems and lane departure warning (LDW) offer huge potential to further improve road safety by avoiding emergency situations altogether, or at least by actively helping the driver to manage them properly.

Automotive Passive Safety Systems Market is segmented based on Type, Application, and region.

Type Insight

• Airbags: Airbags segment is expected to witness highest growth in Automotive Passive Safety Systems Market over the forecast period owing to rising installations of airbags by automakers in vehicles assuring high safety.
• Seatbelts: Seatbelts segment holds the dominant position in Automotive Passive Safety Systems Market over the forecast period. Seatbelts are majorly used in cars and commercial vehicles.
• Occupant Sensing Systems: Increasing adoption of advanced safety features in vehicles leads to significant growth of Occupant sensing system segment in automotive passive safety systems market over the forecast period.
• Whiplash Protection Systems: Whiplash protection systems (WPS) are a significant component of passive safety systems, specifically focused on reducing the risk of neck and head injuries in rear-end collisions and thus Whiplash Protection Systems segment contribute significantly in the growth of automotive passive safety systems market over the forecast period.

Application Insights

• Passenger Vehicle: Passenger vehicle segment holds the dominant position in automotive passive safety systems market over the forecast period. Growing sales and production of cars in developing countries along with adoption of safety features in the cars owing to stringent government regulations drives the segment.
• Commercial Vehicle: Commercial vehicle segment tends to occupy a great share in automotive passive safety systems market over the forecast period. Some commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, are equipped with roll-over protection systems to prevent roof collapse and protect occupants in the event of a rollover accident. Furthermore, long routes and travel for commercial vehicles needs more protection and safety prioritizing safety of the driver and thus drives the market.

Regional Insights:

Disclaimer: This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in the report.

Automotive Passive Safety Systems Market Regional Insights

• North America market is estimated to witness a significantly high revenue share over the forecast period, owing to consumer awareness of vehicle safety features. These markets have stringent safety regulations and standards, driving the adoption of advanced passive safety systems in vehicles.

The government stringent regulations by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) ensure the safety in this region.

• Asia Pacific market is estimated to witness fastest revenue share due to high disposable incomes and rising concerns among people regarding vehicle safety. Increasing vehicle production in India and China also boosts the targeted market. Increasing demands for luxury vehicles in Japan, demand for improved lifestyle fuels the automotive passive safety systems market over the forecast period in the region.
• Europe: Europe is expected to dominate the automotive passive safety systems market over the forecast period owing to stringent government regulations pursuing to install passive safety systems in vehicles along with active safety in vehicles.

 According to the data by EuroNCAP, about 2 million whiplash injuries occurs in European roads per year and thus constant efforts are being made to avoid this and this drives the targeted market.

The EU automotive industry invests a large part of the sector’s annual €54 billion R&D budget in making passenger cars and commercial vehicles even safer.

• Latin America: Brazil and Mexico are major contributors in the growth of automotive passive safety systems market over the forecast period in the region. Brazil is a key market for automotive passive safety systems in Latin America. Increasing awareness of vehicle safety among consumers and efforts by automakers to enhance safety features drive market growth.
• Middle East & Africa: Countries in the GCC, such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, have seen a rise in vehicle sales due to economic growth and infrastructure development. While safety regulations vary across the region, increasing awareness of vehicle safety among consumers is driving the adoption of passive safety systems.

Report Scope:

Attribute	Details
Market Size 2024	US$ 85.4 billion
Projected Market Size 2034	US$ 191.9 billion
CAGR Growth Rate	8.4%
Base year for estimation	2023
Forecast period	2024 – 2034
Market representation	Revenue in USD Billion & CAGR from 2024 to 2034
Market Segmentation	By Type - Airbags, Seatbelts, Occupant Sensing Systems, and Whiplash Protection Systems By Application - Passenger Vehicle, and Commercial Vehicle
Regional scope	North America - U.S., Canada Europe - UK, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe Asia Pacific - Japan, India, China, South Korea, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific Latin America - Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of Latin America Middle East & Africa - South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa
Report coverage	Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Segments Covered in the Report:

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2024 to 2034. For the purpose of this study, has segmented the Automotive Passive Safety Systems Market report based on Type, Application and region:

Automotive Passive Safety Systems Market, By Type:

• Airbags
• Seatbelts
• Occupant Sensing Systems
• Whiplash Protection Systems

Automotive Passive Safety Systems Market, By Application:

• Passenger Vehicle
• Commercial Vehicle

Automotive Passive Safety Systems Market, By Region:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

The key players operating the Automotive Passive Safety Systems Market includes, Robert Bosch, Autoliv, Joyson Safety System, Magna International, ZF Friedrichshafen, DENSO, Delphi Automotive, HELLA kgaa Hueck, Nihon Plast, TRW Automotive

Recent Development:

• In July 2023, Škoda Auto, the car manufacturer uses state-of-the-art testing facilities and technologies, including Volkswagen Group resources, to shape its future models. As a result, all new Škoda vehicles launched in Europe since 2008 have earned the highest five-star rating in the Euro NCAP safety tests. Škoda will be unveiling a series of innovative assistants along with enhancements to existing technology. This includes the introduction of a new Remote Parking assistance system and an upgraded Driver Alert system.
• In August 2023, Automobile industry hailed India's first crash testing programme Bharat NCAP to further elevate vehicle safety standards in the country and as an authentic and objective rating system it will help customers take informed purchase decisions. Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India said it will offer at least three models for testing under the programme in the first lot itself, while others such as Hyundai Motor India, Mahindra & Mahindra and Renault also fully supported the programme.
• In September 2023, The new Audi Vehicle Safety Center on the incampus premises in Ingolstadt provides significantly improved and state-of-the-art crash test facilities. Around 100 million euros were invested in the facility. Among its features are a 250-meter (820 ft) run-up track, a mobile 100-ton crash block, and the ability to collide two vehicles at a 90-degree angle. As a premium brand, Audi is committed to meeting heightened requirements that go beyond current international standards.

• Robert Bosch*
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Autoliv
• Joyson Safety System
• Magna International
• ZF Friedrichshafen
• DENSO
• Delphi Automotive
• HELLA kgaa Hueck
• Nihon Plast
• TRW Automotive

“*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section

Research Objective and Assumption

• Preface
• Research Objectives
• Study Scope
• Years Considered for the study
• Assumptions
• Abbreviations

Research Methodology

• Research data
• Primary Data
  • Primary Interviews
  • Primary Breakdown
  • Key data from Primary Sources
  • Key Thickness Insights
• Secondary Data
  • Major Secondary Sources
  • Secondary Sources
• Market Estimation
• Top-Down Approach
  • Approach for estimating Market Share by Top-Down Analysis (Supply Side)
• Bottom-Up Approach
  • Approach for estimating market share by Bottom-up Analysis (Demand Side)
• Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
• Research Assumptions

Market Preview

• Executive Summary
• Key Findings—Global Outlook for medical carts Strategies
  • Key Questions this Study will Answer
  • Market Snippet, By Type
  • Market Snippet, By Application
  • Market Snippet, By Region
• Opportunity Map Analysis
• Executive Summary—3 Big Predictions

Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

• Market Dynamics
  • Drivers
  • Restrains
  • Market Opportunities
  • Market Trends
• DR Impact Analysis
• PEST Analysis
• Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
• Opportunity Orbit
• Market Investment Feasibility Index
• Macroeconomic Factor Analysis

Market Segmentation, By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• Airbags
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Seatbelts
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Occupant Sensing Systems
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Whiplash Protection Systems
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Market Segmentation, By Application, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• Passenger Vehicle
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Commercial Vehicle
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Global Market, By Region, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Regional Trends
• North America
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Application , Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • U.S.
    • Canada
• Europe
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Application , Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • UK
    • France
    • Germany
    • Russia
    • Italy
    • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Application , Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • China
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Application , Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Application , Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • GCC
    • Israel
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East

Competitive Landscape

• Heat Map Analysis
• Market Presence and Specificity Analysis

Company Profiles

• Autoliv
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Delphi Automotive
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• Takata
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies
• TRW Automotive
  • Company Overview
  • Product Portfolio
  • Key Highlights
  • Financial Performance
  • Business Strategies

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